The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) estimates that 87% of all traffic accidents are preventable. AI and predictive analysis provide fleet managers with better insights into events on the road and how their drivers respond to them.
When fleet managers use these data sets to understand why and how accidents occur, they can better enhance – and enforce – safety protocols and compliance.
Running a fleet can be a challenge, whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned pro. One thing all fleet managers can agree on is the need for technology that makes their lives easier, while keeping drivers and their cargo safe.
Multi-channel camera systems allow fleet administrators to keep tabs on their drivers and their vehicles while on the job. Multi-channel cameras are composed of multiple units that function on more than one radio frequency, which are then used to transmit information and footage for review on-demand.
Did you know that approximately 3,700 people die in road accidents globally every day? In 2021, there were 8,730 fatalities recorded in just the first quarter. Road safety is the number one concern for fleets; tech companies that offer peace of mind by reducing the number of accidents on the road retain inherent value for […]
Dash cams are extremely effective safety tools for commercial fleets. Generally, fleets install dash cams because they’re looking for better visibility into driving behaviour on the road. The footage generated from dash cams can be used for driver coaching, accident avoidance and, in worst case scenarios, evidence for exoneration. Most dash cams can either […]
Here’s the bad news: Simply having dash cams in your fleet won’t save you money on insurance premiums. Not directly, anyways. While no insurance companies currently offer a specific dash cam discount, having them in your fleet can positively affect your premium, which in turn helps keep your rates down. As we’ve discussed in […]
It seems as though Amazon is in hot water yet again. Earlier this month, we wrote about Amazon’s requirement of its drivers to sign a biometric consent form in compliance with newly-installed AI dash cameras. Drivers were told to consent or risk losing their jobs. Amazon claims it’s trying to keep its drivers safe. […]
Not too long ago, mega-retailer Amazon came under fire yet again, this time for using AI-powered cameras to keep watch over their drivers while on the job. While the cameras in and of themselves aren’t problematic, the number of false positives due to inflexible algorithms have led to nothing short of an employee revolt. In […]
In many ways, most commercial dash cam systems offer the same features; at least one camera that focuses on the road, very likely a secondary device that faces the driver, content is recorded and stored, either on an SD card or on a cloud based system. However, when it comes to keeping your fleet […]
From accident prevention to correcting driver behaviour in real time, it seems there’s nothing a commercial dash cam can’t do for your fleet. But which device is the best option for you? As it turns out, the answer doesn’t depend simply on the hardware’s capabilities. Your business needs determine how you’ll use your dash […]